A Bill to make provision for the annual approval by the House of Commons of maximum numbers in respect of immigration and asylum; to provide that asylum may only be granted to individuals identified as refugees by the UN Refugee Agency, other than in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
12 February 2025
This bill would require the House of Commons to approve an annual cap on the number of people who can come to the UK for immigration or asylum. It would also set a rule that asylum can generally be granted only to people UNHCR recognises as refugees, with some defined exceptions. The bill also covers related provisions to support these aims.
The bill is in the 2nd reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to Committee stage and then to the Lords for further consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
